Briefly describe the symptoms, diagnosis, and prognosis of children affected by the two most prevalent fatal childhood diseases worldwide that are as a result of malnutrition

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1.Kwashiorkor is a severe form of protein deficiency found in toddlers and young children that leads to thinning hair, lethargy, irritability, and the more obvious water-swollen belly. Because the disease lowers the effectiveness of the immune system, children are more susceptible to disease. Interventions and treatment include adding protein to the diet after diagnosis to treat the symptoms, but the cognitive and physical damage from the disease is typically permanent.
2.Marasmusis most often diagnosed in infancy and is due to a lack of protein and insufficient caloric intake. Growth stops, muscles atrophy, lethargy sets in, and the baby ultimately dies. For those infants who survive the disease, many will experience long-term developmental impairments. For children affected by marasmus, treatment with nutritional supplements shows some promise and may provide beneficial effects on the long-term physical, social, and cognitive development.